Pie Crust Air Cleaner on a 350? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mismith · 05-15-2021, 11:47 PM

I want this style Air Cleaner on my 350 that’s in my ‘66 C10. Has anyone ever modified one to fit a Rochester Qjet carb?

I bet it’s been done before but I’d like your suggestions and maybe pics of one that someone modified.

Thanks,
Michael

**mongocanfly** · 05-16-2021, 12:41 AM

I cut the base off one air cleaner and welded to another style..I tacked it in several places and used seam sealer to fill the gap..

**The Rocknrod** · 05-16-2021, 06:53 AM

https://show-cars.com/02-engine-external

mismith · 05-16-2021, 08:37 AM

A friend of mine here locally has a nice 2bbl version of a pie crust air cleaner. It’s in nice condition and he only wants $20 for it. Just wondering how close a 4bbl version would come to working on a Qjet before I modify a 2bbl?

geezer#99 · 05-16-2021, 10:43 AM

You can get adaptors for the smaller neck 4bbl carb to a quadrajet. Just flip them over and use a riser. You might need a riser to raise the adaptor slightly to clear linkage if needed.
Like this.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...SABEgKy5PD_BwE

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-16-2021, 01:47 PM

Here's how mine was done. Just some sheet metal formed into a tube, welded together, then trial fit until it cleared the HEI dizzy I have. If I decide to run a spacer under the carb, I'll probably cut the air cleaner base down some. Still looks fairly factory in my opinion though.

There's been a ton of changes under the hood since these pics

**MySons68C20** · 05-16-2021, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Here's how mine was done. Just some sheet metal formed into a tube, welded together, then trial fit until it cleared the HEI dizzy I have. If I decide to run a spacer under the carb, I'll probably cut the air cleaner base down some. Still looks fairly factory in my opinion though.

There's been a ton of changes under the hood since these pics

I like this. Well done!

HAULIN' IT · 05-16-2021, 09:52 PM

A slice of 5" exhaust pipe from a semi shop will work well. Just like cw's...cut the hole until the tube slides in it, sit the tube on the carb & figure how high you need the base to to clear everything by a 1/4", draw a line around it, cut it off & weld 'er up! Lorne
CW, Thats a nice neat job!

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-19-2021, 07:47 AM

I can't take the credit for my air cleaner. Member Jrusk welded it up for me before I bought my welder.

I am planning on changing it up a little bit in the next couple of weeks though. I'll post a pic once I do the thing

05-15-2021, 11:47 PM	#1
mismith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust, NC Posts: 40	Pie Crust Air Cleaner on a 350? I want this style Air Cleaner on my 350 that’s in my ‘66 C10. Has anyone ever modified one to fit a Rochester Qjet carb? I bet it’s been done before but I’d like your suggestions and maybe pics of one that someone modified. Thanks, Michael Attached Images

05-16-2021, 12:41 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,579	Re: Pie Crust Air Cleaner on a 350? I cut the base off one air cleaner and welded to another style..I tacked it in several places and used seam sealer to fill the gap.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-16-2021, 06:53 AM	#3
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05-16-2021, 08:37 AM	#4
mismith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust, NC Posts: 40	Re: Pie Crust Air Cleaner on a 350? A friend of mine here locally has a nice 2bbl version of a pie crust air cleaner. It’s in nice condition and he only wants $20 for it. Just wondering how close a 4bbl version would come to working on a Qjet before I modify a 2bbl?

05-16-2021, 10:43 AM	#5
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,510	Re: Pie Crust Air Cleaner on a 350? You can get adaptors for the smaller neck 4bbl carb to a quadrajet. Just flip them over and use a riser. You might need a riser to raise the adaptor slightly to clear linkage if needed. Like this. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...SABEgKy5PD_BwE

05-16-2021, 01:47 PM	#6
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Pie Crust Air Cleaner on a 350? Here's how mine was done. Just some sheet metal formed into a tube, welded together, then trial fit until it cleared the HEI dizzy I have. If I decide to run a spacer under the carb, I'll probably cut the air cleaner base down some. Still looks fairly factory in my opinion though. There's been a ton of changes under the hood since these pics Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

05-16-2021, 09:52 PM	#8
HAULIN' IT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Beaver Falls, Pa Posts: 165	Re: Pie Crust Air Cleaner on a 350? A slice of 5" exhaust pipe from a semi shop will work well. Just like cw's...cut the hole until the tube slides in it, sit the tube on the carb & figure how high you need the base to to clear everything by a 1/4", draw a line around it, cut it off & weld 'er up! Lorne CW, Thats a nice neat job!

05-19-2021, 07:47 AM	#9
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Pie Crust Air Cleaner on a 350? I can't take the credit for my air cleaner. Member Jrusk welded it up for me before I bought my welder. I am planning on changing it up a little bit in the next couple of weeks though. I'll post a pic once I do the thing __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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